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Politics 20 December 2024 ByMichael TiyceWhy changes to the Family Law Act work against its own cause

Recent legislative changes have left many of us scrambling to adapt to the new framework, asking whether the changes...

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The Bar 11 December 2024 ByGenevieve MorganWhat family lawyers need to know about the latest legislative reforms

The recent updates to the Family Law Act send clear messages to the legal profession and broader community, writes...

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Big Law 28 November 2024 ByArabella WaltonPrestigious 30 Under 30 Awards 2025 unveils more finalists

Lawyers Weekly announces 286 finalists across corporate counsel (large business), family law, financial services,...

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SME Law 15 November 2024 ByGrace RobbieThornton + King acquires Sydney boutique

NewLaw firm Thornton + King has acquired a boutique family law firm and has appointed the firm’s owner to a key...

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SME Law 18 October 2024 ByMichael TiyceParenting arrangements involving children with special needs

Navigating parenting arrangements from a legal perspective is a challenging endeavour, multiplied significantly when...

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SME Law 11 October 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyChildren’s lawyer named WA Law Society president for 2025

Gary Mack, who is the mayor of West Australian town Cambridge, as well as an independent children’s lawyer and family...

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The Bar 26 September 2024 ByBriony RobertsonHow new laws could cater for disputes over pets

As any family lawyer will tell you, informing a client that their beloved furry friend is lumped into the property...

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SME Law 12 September 2024 ByAileen SlatteryFamily lawyers are combating burnout by doing law differently

While collaborative practice is not the answer to every situation, the opportunity to think about, and do, separation...

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SME Law 19 July 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonEstrin Saul Lawyers promotes senior associate into leadership role

To complement the growth at Estrin Saul Lawyers & Migration Specialists, the firm has promoted one of its lawyers...

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The Bar 12 July 2024 ByLauren CassimatisUnderstanding the vicious cycle: Representing DV offenders who are...

I am often asked why I represent people that commit family violence. Here is my answer, writes Lauren Cassimatis.

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